About

I’m a two-time colon cancer survivor first diagnosed at age 17. Each day I navigate the world of being a 30-something millennial that’s survived cancer for over a decade. My love of cookies, adventures of parenting a biracial adopted child and romance with my high school sweetheart-turned-husband give me plenty of stories to share.

My faith is the fuel that powers me to write.

I started blogging in 2009 after my second colon cancer diagnosis. The blog didn’t only serve as (free) therapy, it led me to many opportunities to write and speak.

I am passionate about sharing my story, each time I do I heal a little bit more.

My personal story has been told around the world through syndicated online and print newspaper articles, blogs, the 2009 Colondar and on numerous TV and radio shows, including The Today Show, BBC’s ‘World Have Your Say’, Sirius Radio’s Doctor Radio, The Chicago Tribune, among others.

While I love to travel and share my story, as well as capture the stories of others, I absolutely love being in my hometown of Kansas City and hanging with my family, rocking on my 1920’s-era front porch and working on my latest blog post and devotional.

Contributing Writer

In addition to this blog, you can find me contributing to these websites: